Thursday, April 11, 2013

Behind the Fence: Forsythia

Today's fence is from my own front yard. It's a partial fence that seperates the small yard pond from the driveway. I took this as I was on my way out to do errands yesterday. Many people keep their forsynthia bushes cut back but this one we have let grow naturally.

Let's take a closer look.
 
How about a macro look - shall we?
 
If we look really, really close we can see who was hiding in that big bush.
 
Linking to Friday's Fences.
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35 comments:

  1. KarenApril 11, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    Oh wonderful sunny yellow blooms! Mine is not blooming yet, nor do we have any lady bugs around.

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  2. TexWisGirlApril 11, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    you have a beautiful driveway!

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  3. Karen LakisApril 11, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    Pretty! I like it when forsythia are left to grow naturally. What a pretty sight when younpullin and out of your driveway. I expect well get some bright yellow blooms one of these days, but were still in the early magnolia stages of Spring.

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  4. AnonymousApril 11, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    oh sooo sooo sooo pretty, love that vibrant yellow... & the lil bitty ladybug =)

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  5. LindaApril 11, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    What a beautiful and refreshing view!

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  6. ~✽Mumsy✽~April 11, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    Whoa...they are beautiful and just so cheerful to see!

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  7. LeoraApril 11, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    Love your up close forsythia! Ours is just started to show the green leaves. Yellow flowers come soon enough.

    I should take out my macro lens ...

    Wonderful yellows.

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  8. genieApril 11, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    Super duper macro shots. Can't believe you were there at the right time to catch the lady bug. The forsythia is drop dead gorgeous. genie

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  9. Jan n JerApril 11, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    beautiful shrub..its always the first to bloom in the spring...so bright and cheery!

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  10. AnonymousApril 11, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    Wow! Why ever cut it? Beautiful shot.

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  11. Elizabeth EdwardsApril 11, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    neat - you got the ladybug. too great!! i love forsythia - so springy. beautiful shots. ( :
    nice post.

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  12. diane bApril 11, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    A super series of photos. It is one of my favourite plants. I first saw it in Switzerland years ago. I haven't seen it here in Qld but the cooler states have it I think. I love the dreamy look of the first photo.

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  13. RedApril 11, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    This is an awesome flash of color. It looks summery compared to what is here.

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  14. DaveApril 11, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    Great capture of the lady bug.

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  15. CarlettaApril 11, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    DIANE: FROM FAR AWAY I THINK FORSYTHIA TENDS TO LOOK DARKER AND NOT AS BRIGHT. SO I SOFTENED THIS SO THE YELLOW WOULD BE TRUER TO THE NATURAL COLOR THAT YOUR EYE SEES.
    GLAD YOU LIKED IT!

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  16. RoseApril 11, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    Overload, overload! Oh, these are wonderful. I almost think your photos are better than the real thing!

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  17. Grandma Barb's This and ThatApril 11, 2013 at 11:13 PM

    Beautiful forsythia shots, Carletta. I love the really close one with the ladybug.
    We just got a foot of snow here over the last couple of days. Grrr

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  18. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)April 12, 2013 at 1:22 AM

    I love it when the bushes are allowed to grow naturally - they have such a better look about them. Love the closeups - and the lady bug is great.

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  19. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieApril 12, 2013 at 2:58 AM

    So bright and happy! Love the lady bug, too! Beautiful photos. xoxo

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  20. kayerjApril 12, 2013 at 3:23 AM

    Oh, I love forsythia. Love your shots today. Thanks.

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  21. Anne (cornucopia)April 12, 2013 at 5:03 AM

    Great photographs! I especially like the first one, with the light fog in it. My forsythias are blooming now too! Spring has finally arrived.

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  22. RevrunnerApril 12, 2013 at 5:11 AM

    That forsythia and fence combination is just wonderful--like they were intended for just that spot.

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  23. s.cApril 12, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    Great blossom and nice fence. What would you want more?

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  24. JanetApril 12, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    I always look forward to the forsythia. When it blooms, spring is surely not far behind.

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  25. DeniseinVAApril 12, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    It's gorgeous Carletta, what a lovely sight to greet you in the morning. Thanks for sharing it with us out here. I need a little sunshine on a wet soggy morning. Have a great weekend :)

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  26. Coloring Outside the LinesApril 12, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    Well I am officially j.e.a.l.o.u.s.
    My yellow belle died and it takes so long for them to get to that gorgeous stage! Very pretty!

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  27. Tanya BreeseApril 12, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    i love when i see the forsythia blooming, means it's officially spring! pretty pictures!

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  28. Liz NeedleApril 12, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    Your Forsythia is a stunner. I just can't get them to stay alive.

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  29. NickiApril 12, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    Beautiful - gorgeous with the fence.

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  30. MyMaracasApril 12, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    Yay you! Forsythia should look exactly like this, willowy and exuberant. Love the closer and closer looks, too - very creative.

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  31. JeanneApril 12, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    Beautiful sign of spring! Dropping in from Fridays Fences.

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  32. JoriApril 12, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    I LOVE the forsynthia bushes! They are all so gorgeous right now!

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  33. Leave It To DavisApril 13, 2013 at 1:49 AM

    Wanna' trade cameras? How about trading front yards? Such a great photographer you are!!! I am jealous! Love these pictures!

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  34. AnonymousApril 13, 2013 at 11:54 PM

    The forsythia bush is beautiful. Hopefully they'll soon be blooming here--unfortunately snow is predicted so tomorrow, so I may need to wait a bit longer.

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  35. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 15, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    Envious! Homesick! (We had forsythia in Oregon, but not that gorgeous!)......I see the little ladybug.


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